Compliance Corner
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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Connecticut
On April 23, 2019, the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities (CHRO) issued a Best Practices Bluepaper as guidance for employers with three or more employees facing accommodation requests from employees for pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions.
Monday, June 3, 2019
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Arkansas
The state of Arkansas has amended the state minimum wage statute in numerous areas impacting employers.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Federal Compliance Update
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced they would be sending letters, beginning March 2019, to employers that filed 2018 Forms W-2 containing Names and Social Security Numbers (SSNs) that did not match the SSA’s records.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Washington
The Washington Employment Security Department has now announced that the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program reporting deadline for the first quarter (April 30) will be pushed back to July 31, 2019. Employers will now report and remit premiums for quarters one and two between July 1 and July 31, 2019.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Virginia
Virginia has enacted a law that amends the information that must be provided by employers to employees on their wage statements provided at the time of pay.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
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Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act was signed into law by Oklahoma Governor Stitt on March 14, 2019. The law clarifies certain regulatory aspects of the state’s existing medical marijuana law, and includes certain provisions that will be helpful to Oklahoma employers.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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New York
Westchester County in New York has enacted an ordinance that requires employers to provide sick leave to employees who work in the county. Westchester County has released a Poster for the Westchester County Earned Sick Leave Law (“WCESLL”), revised Model Notice and FAQs for employees and employers. Here are five steps to get employers started.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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New York
New York has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1505) that requires employers to give employees up to three hours of paid time to vote.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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New York
The New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) has released model policies for the City’s lactation room law, effective March 18, 2019.
Monday, April 29, 2019
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New Mexico
New Mexico had enacted legislation (Senate Bill 96) that will prohibit employers from asking about criminal history on employment applications.